Skip to main content
Child Care Center ✓ Licensed

Kce Champions Llc At Freeland Elem Middle School

Freeland, PA · Luzerne County
400 Alvin St, Freeland, PA 18224
Advertisement

Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Somali
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.

Contact Information

📞 (570) 317-4193
400 Alvin St
Freeland, PA 18224
Get Directions →
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253147
License Issued
Apr 22, 2026
Active Through
Apr 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

Reviews

Write a Review

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Kce Champions Llc At Freeland Elem Middle School. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

About the Provider

Advertisement
Kce Champions Llc At Freeland Elem Middle School is a Child Care Center in Freeland PA, with a maximum capacity of 999 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4's did not specify each child's departure times. The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #4 did not specify each child's arrival times. The agreement on file for Child #5 did not include an admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to put the arrival and departure times on the agreements for each child. Also, the agreement on file for Child #5 now includes an admission date.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3) - Signed /Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Signed /Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #2, which was dated 9/28/25, was not signed by the operator. The agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider's plan of correction is to sign the agreement for Child #2. Also, the agreement on file for Child #4 now specifies the services to be provided to the family and the child.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: On 1/22/26, a renewal inspection was conducted. After the inspection, several follow-up emails were sent requesting the paperwork that was missing for review. As of 1/30/26, the emergency contact form for child #5 was still not provided to the Department.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact form was printed from database and sent to certification rep.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include a parent's work phone number or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for Child #1 now includes the parent's work phone number and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.182(8) - Updated every 6 months/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.182(8)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 and Child #4 withdrew from the facility (see code sheet for new admission dates). As of the Renewal Inspection on 1/22/26, the emergency contact forms on file were from a previous admission and each child's parent did not sign an updated emergency contact form. Also, there was no updated fee agreements signed for Child #3 and Child #4.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 and Child #4 now have updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements on file that were fully completed, signed, reviewed, and dated by a parent.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Health information/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Health information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 did not include a health assessment or immunizations and there was no letter of exemption on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to make sure a health assessment is brought in as soon as possible and required immunizations report. The health assessment and immunizations report will be current/valid.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 2/8/23. Staff #1 was required to complete an updated health assessment by 2/2025. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 10/14/23. Staff #2 was required to complete an updated health assessment by 10/2025.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider's plan of correction is to get a copy of heath assessment that was conducted in february of 2025. Staff #1 and Staff #2 will obtain an updated health assessment.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: The record for Staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to print off and send in second letter that is on file since staff members date of hire on 2/9/23.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not provide proof that the emergency plan on file included accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to send over plan of action care for children with Epipens. The emergency plan on file now includes accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no proof on file that Staff #3 received emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has documented proof on file that they completed emergency plan training.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had two hours of annual child care trainings on file, and not the required 12 clock hours of child care trainings.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to have all copies of training's done throughout the year that all staff have completed to maintain hours. Staff #1 will make up the remaining training hours if they do not have proof that they already completed the 12 hours of annual childcare trainings during their training year.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: There was no proof on file that staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for first day with children): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
provider's plan of correction is provider has scheduled CPR/Pediatic first Aid training 2/24/2026 Staff #3 will be supervised at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised until they complete the required training.
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 had a copy of their Child Abuse, DHS FBI, and NSOR Clearances on file. However, each copy was illegible and blurry, and as a result, these clearances were unable to be verified properly. Also, Staff #3 did not have a completed disclosure statement on file at the facility. During the Renewal Inspection on 1/22/26, Staff #3 was observed having routine interaction and direct contact with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Persons #1 and #3 may not work in a child care position until all required paperwork is on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The Legal Entity/Director will create a method (i.e. tracking system) or policy for ensuring that, prior to working with children, legible clearances and disclosure statements are on file at each location that a staff works at. The Legal Entity/Director will submit this method or policy to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, any staff who handle clearances and disclosure related paperwork must be trained on the approved method or policy, and this training must be documented and placed in their files. The Legal Entity/Director will provide a date by when this will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff person's record will include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Persons #1 and #3 will not work in a child care position until all required paperwork (that is clear, valid, and legible) is on file at the facility. Also, Staff #1 was on approved leave until 2/6/26 and did not return until they had all of the required paperwork (clear, valid, and legible) copies on file. Correction Date: 1/30/26. 2. The Legal Entity/Director will create a method or policy for ensuring that, prior to working with children, legible clearances and disclosure statements are on file at each location that a staff works at. This will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, any staff who handles clearances and disclosure related paperwork will be trained on the approved method or policy, and this training will be documented and placed in their files. Correction Date: 2/27/26
2026-01-22 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 1/17/25 to 9/17/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider's plan of correction is to conduct fire drills every 60 days and log. The facility is currently compliant.
2025-01-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Site Director has given parents the agreement on file and written the services included to the family and the child. A new signature was made and dated.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Advertisement

Ask the Community

Connect, seek advice, share knowledge.

Nearby Providers

Child Care Center
Freeland Ymca
Freeland, PA · | 0.3 mile away
Child Care Center
Country Charm Early Learning Center Inc
Drums, PA · | 3.6 miles away
Child Care Center
Country Charm Early Learning Center
Drums, PA · | 3.9 miles away
Child Care Center
Little Bear Learning Center
Drums, PA · | 4.1 miles away
Child Care Center
A Smart Start Child Care Llc
Hazle Township, PA · | 5.2 miles away
Child Care Center
Sunny Side Daycare Llc
Hazle Township, PA · | 5.5 miles away
Child Care Center
Little Munchkins Learn And Play
Hazleton, PA · | 5.5 miles away
Child Care Center
Little Miracles Child Care Center
Hazle Township, PA · | 5.5 miles away
Child Care Center
Hazleton Integration Project
Hazleton, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Child Care Center
Hazleton Integration Project
Hazleton, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Child Care Center
Hazleton Center - Carson
Hazleton, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Child Care Center
Kce Champions Llc At Drums Elementary
Drums, PA · | 5.7 miles away
Child Care Center
Up Side Down Town Early Learning Center
Hazleton, PA · | 5.8 miles away
Child Care Center
Hazleton Child Development Center
Hazleton, PA · | 5.8 miles away
Child Care Center
Busy Bee Day Care Llc
Hazle Township, PA · | 5.8 miles away
Child Care Center
Little Learners Llc
Hazleton, PA · | 6 miles away
Child Care Center
Imagination Station Childcare & Learning Center
Hazle Township, PA · | 6.1 miles away
Child Care Center
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Hazle Township, PA · | 6.2 miles away
Child Care Center
Building Blocks Learning Center
Mountain Top, PA · | 6.3 miles away
Child Care Center
Bumblebee Preschool Llc
Hazleton, PA · | 6.3 miles away

Looking for Child Care?

Helpful Resources

How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →
Is this your listing? Keep it accurate for families searching nearby.
Suggest an Update
Advertisement